2006 FORD E-250 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 FORD E-250 has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report problems related to adaptive equipment, specifically wheelchair lifts. Issues involve potential equipment failure that could cause injury to users.
There are 8 recalls affecting the 2006 FORD E-250. The recalls address defects primarily in the adaptive/mobility equipment and the fuel system. Repairs include part replacements and inspections to prevent fire hazards and lift platform failures.
Recalls- Fuel tank leak risk. NHTSA recall 11E047000 affects 17 vehicles. Replacement fuel tanks may have an extra sensor hole that is improperly sealed, causing fuel leaks. A fuel leak near an ignition source could cause fire. Dealers will replace fuel tanks free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift cable short circuit. Recall 13V261000 covers 37 vehicles. Armored pendant cables on Ricon wheelchair lifts may contact power lugs, risking a short circuit and fire. Mobility Works will provide a supplemental cover kit at no cost.
- Wheelchair lift platform cracking. Recall 14V617000 involves 286 vehicles. Side plates on Ricon wheelchair lifts may crack, causing the platform to separate and potentially fall when doors open, risking injury. New England Wheels and Ricon will install support bumpers or replace cracked platforms free of charge.
- Platform side plate cracking. Recall 14V706000 includes 34 vehicles. Similar to recall 14V617000, side plates may crack on Ricon lifts installed by Cummings Mobility. Supplemental supports or replacements will be provided free.
- Wheelchair lift platform and pivot hole defects. Recall 15V763000 covers 285 vehicles. Platform side plates may crack, and pivot holes on folding link arms may be too large, allowing bearings to shift. Both defects risk platform failure and falling. Mobility Specialists will offer repairs and replacements free of charge.
- Folding link arm bearing displacement. Recall 15V729000 affects 667 vehicles. Improperly sized pivot holes allow bearings to move out of position, risking platform mounting failure and platform falling. MobilityWorks and Ricon will inspect and replace damaged parts at no charge. Vehicles were subject to a prior related recall.
- Wheelchair lift side plate and pivot hole defects. Recall 16V350000 involves 2 vehicles. Side plates may crack and pivot holes may allow bearing displacement, risking platform separation and injury. New England and Ricon will inspect and replace damaged parts free of charge.
- Wheelchair lift bearing displacement. Recall 15V779000 covers 278 vehicles. Bearings can move out of position causing platform mounting failure with risk of falling when doors open. New England Wheels and Ricon will provide inspections and repairs free of charge. These vehicles were subject to an earlier related recall.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs to safety-related equipment or unresolved recall repairs may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could provide guidance on potential claims.
2006 FORD E-250 Summary
2006
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
1606
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 FORD E-250
2 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
2006 FORD E-250
278 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2006 FORD E-250
667 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2006 FORD E-250
285 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator. Additionally, if the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
2006 FORD E-250
34 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2006 FORD E-250
286 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
2006 FORD E-250
37 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
2006 FORD E-250
17 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE AN EXTRA OBDII SENSOR HOLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK THAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED AND MAY LEAK FUEL.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.